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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
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| Park = Roan Mountain State Park | | Park = Roan Mountain State Park | ||
| City = Roan Mountain | | City = Roan Mountain | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Marking = | | Marking = White | ||
| Trail Use = {{ | | Trail Use = {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = | | Hike Time = 60 Min | ||
| Distance = 0. | | Round Trip Distance = 1.18 Mi | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Trail Distance = 0.59 Mi | ||
| Elevation Loss = | | Trail Type = In-and-Out | ||
| High Point = | | Elevation Gain = 101 Ft | ||
| | | Elevation Loss = -166 Ft | ||
| | | High Point = 2,954 Ft | ||
| Parking coords = 36.159199,-82.099636 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 36.163128,-82.100052 | |||
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN | | Medical = Elizabethton, TN | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Beginning at a park shelter, this trail begins with either crossing the river for a short hike, or walking along the river until it meets [[Fred Behrend|Fred Behrend Trail]]. | Beginning at a park shelter, this trail begins with either crossing the river for a short hike, or walking along the river until it meets [[Fred Behrend|Fred Behrend Trail]]. | ||
Accessible from this trail [[Trail connects to::Fred Behrend|Fred Behrend Trail]]. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Trail Overview
One of the flattest and easiest trail within the Roan Mountain State Park trail system. A portion of this trail is handicap friendly including an accessible bridge from the shelter to the boardwalk through a portion of wetlands. It can also be used to connect between the park cabins and group camping or the regular campground.
How to get there
Leaving south on 143, the most direct access is at the shelter before the cabins. This access is mid-way through the trail.
Route Description
Beginning at a park shelter, this trail begins with either crossing the river for a short hike, or walking along the river until it meets Fred Behrend Trail.
Accessible from this trail Fred Behrend Trail.
Typical Conditions
Being a TN state park, the dirt and gravel trails are kept in good condition. Some of the trail sections are steep, thus can be slippery after a rain.
Fees, Permits, etc.
Misc. Information
After the Hike
After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain.
Maps
Photos
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